The character has also become a prime suspect in the murder of Sharon's hated boss Eddie Royle (Michael Melia); sparked a longstanding feud with her best-friend Michelle Fowler (Susan Tully); clashed with Peggy's campaign rival George Palmer (Paul Moriarty); developed a close friendship with local shopkeeper Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley); formed a conflict with Sam's former boyfriend David Wicks (Michael French); slept with David's wife Lorraine Wicks (Jacqueline Leonard) they secretly harbored feelings for each other; cheated on Tiffany by having an affair with her mother Louise (Carol Harrison); triggered a rivalry with his archenemy Beppe di Marco (Michael Greco); disputed with Beppe's younger brother Gianni (Marc Bannerman); worked with Palmer's daughter Annie (Nadia Sawalha) on a jointed business venture at the local gym; established an antagonistic business partnership with Phil's would-be sworn nemesis, Steve Owen (Martin Kemp); had a one-night stand with Phil's estranged wife Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth); exonerated Sam for the murder of Sharon's adopted father, Den (Leslie Grantham), by proving to his ex-wife that her stepmother Chrissie (Tracy-Ann Oberman) was responsible for the crime; teamed up with Phil to confront their mother's gangland enemy, Johnny Allen (Billy Murray), and get justice for the death of Sharon's adopted brother-turned-second husband Dennis Rickman (Nigel Harman) in the Get Johnny Week scenario; infuriated Kathy's son Ian (Adam Woodyatt) after sleeping with his eventual lover Jane (Laurie Brett) prior to their wedding; ended his third ill-fated marriage to Carla (Christianne Oliveira) upon learning that she turned him against Courtney; and discovered that he is the father of Michelle's secret son, Mark (Ned Porteous), in light of coping with losing his mother Peggy to cancer. The storyline signifying his departure played heavily on the Mitchell brothers' fragile and damaged relationship. EastEnders 28th August 2018 | EastEnders replay | EastEnders 28th August 2018. Barbara is a very close friend so when I learned of the storyline, it felt right that the Mitchell brothers are reunited with their mother for the last time. The impact escalated after Dennis humiliated Johnny on Christmas Day 2005, which prompted Johnny to throttle Sharon with an ultimatum; Dennis will be killed unless she and him leave Walford for good. Episode 163, possibly a mix up with episodes count, thinking 162 is the last ep in that EastEnders Series Year. Send me EastEnders Classics Archive - 2007 Megapack, Part 1 (Jan-Jun) Where are the lost tales from Albert Square? Subsequently, the plot never came to fruition. [1] There were hints that the character would move to Albert Square in the future, which is what ultimately happened. He added, "EastEnders is a powerful and very concentrated medium People are upset at the caricature and misrepresentation of Ireland. In his absence, Sharon is comforted by Phil and they begin an affair, although this comes to an abrupt end when Grant returns and promises to change his ways. 1997wasEastEnders' thirteenthyear of production. After all, he did give Stacy (Andrea Savage) $1 million in the finale. She decides to move to Walford with the Fowlers to escape her alcoholic, violent grandfather, Sean, who finds out about her affair. Grant returns to Walford with Phil to exonerate their younger sister, Sam (Kim Medcalf), for the murder of her ex-boss and Sharon's adopted father Den Watts (Leslie Grantham). [4], As a consequence of these changes, a large number of characters, including Marge Green (Pat Coombs), Julie Cooper (Louise Plowright), Trevor Short (Phil McDermott) and Paul Priestly (Mark Thrippleton), were axed in early 1990 as the new production machine cleared way for a new direction and new characters. ? Easter Monday was March 31st in 1997. I was pretty starstruck [] Wendy Richard who plays Pauline Fowler was great she is the most wonderful woman and she quietly gave me advice on how to cope with the sudden fame and attention. The BBC was inundated with complaints from angry viewers from Ireland . Her first appearance was in a special week of episodes set in Ireland, first broadcast in 1997. Grant would not find out that the baby is his until years later. Trending Pedro Pascal. It was later revealed that Grant's terrible temper was due to post-traumatic stress disorder, caused by nightmares and scarring memories of his combat in the Falklands War. Laura and Nita . Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers and gossip on your social feeds? Phil gives him money, and he reunites with Courtney and the pair return to Portugal. spoilers, as Ruby faces a difficult decision and Dot pays a visit to Doctor Legg. [12] The episodes which were watched by 25.3 million viewers[13] centred around Grant's discovery of the affair and his startling reaction. Episdes Written by [8] His quick temper was off-set by a period of genuine remorse and promises that he would change. Following Sam's release, Grant initially returns to Rio only to later come back to Walford with Courtney (now played by Megan Jossa), citing family and financial problems back in Brazil. Mary is the granddaughter of Maggie Flaherty (Olivia Shanley), Pauline Fowler 's ( Wendy Richard) long-lost sister. [29], The character of Grant Mitchell has been hailed as "one of the most iconic and popular in the history of soap". It is at this point that Grant and Phil have established themselves as the undisputed hardman of the square's local borough Walford; the pair have spent the entirety of the 1990s decade embarking on criminal activities, amongst other separate shenanigans. Contents 1 Neelam Kapoor 2 Courtney Mitchell 3 Polly Becker 4 Alex Healy 5 Annie Palmer 6 Vanessa Carlton 7 Lorna Cartwright 8 Irene Raymond Nothing to do with his mum pissing off for ages just after his dad died. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Stallone even . ? 17th April - Ricky Butcher and Bianca Jackson get married. "[7] Ted Barrington, Ireland's ambassador to the UK, described the portrayal of Ireland as an "unrepresentative caricature", stating he was worried by the negative stereotypes and the images of drunkenness, backwardness and isolation. The brothers reconcile after Phil apologises to Grant for the situation he put them in, and Grant forgives Phil for his actions. 27:12. Courtney is angry with Grant when he stops her kissing Mark. I am really looking forward to going back to EastEnders and filming what are set to be some classic EastEnders episodes. 27:31. 28:38. It's been 35 years since EastEnders first debuted on screens. Grant is desperate for a child, although Sharon would rather concentrate on the pub for the time being, and when he discovers Sharon is still taking contraception, he smashes up the pub and then disappears. Classic Eastenders (29th August 1997) MDTVS. Deaths In 1997, the BBC soap opera EastEnders broadcast three singular transmissions that were filmed on location in Dublin, Ireland.The episodes involved the Fowler and Beale family travelling from London to Ireland to meet their long-lost relatives. ? Subscribe Like Comment -----#funny #memes #meme #explorepage #bhfyp #youtube #games #boxing #years #loganpaul #logang #ksi #sidemen #miniminter #ksiv. Despite this, however, his family is important to him particularly his relationship with his older brother Phil (Steve McFadden). Classic Eastenders (15th April 1997) MDTVS. 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When Phil learns about his brother's return, he tricks Grant into helping him with quest against Johnny. Known as the "Mitchell brothers", Grant and Phil have become household names in the United Kingdom due to their association with the stereotypical black leather jacket wearing bald and brutal thug. He mocked the episode's stunts, commenting: "There are so many post-watershed dramas on TV that do these kind of scenes properly that Phil and Grant ended up looking like two little kids playing on a building site. [19] Shot in London's Docklands, the scenes required stunt doubles, divers and crash test dummies and it has been hailed as "one of the soap's most dramatic storylines ever. Choosing the song Kissing A Fool for Sarah and Robbies big moment. Read more news, spoilers and gossip on our EastEnders homepage. And now fans of the BBC One soap can take a trip down memory lane and binge-watch old episodes courtesy of Drama. Old-school fans were excited when UKTV revealed that the early shenanigans from Albert . She begs Pauline to take Mary back to Walford with her. Their volatile relationship made headlines in July 1997 amid reports that EastEnders bosses were considering airing a highly controversial storyline that saw Tiffany brutally raped by Grant. [3] They were filmed over a period of two weeks in July and August 1997, and were broadcast on 22, 23 and 25 September 1997. I'm very disappointed because EastEnders is a programme I have great respect for. When Courtney tells Grant that Sharon wanted to meet him, he goes to see Sharon and declares his love to her, but she is not interested. Knowing he cannot get it, Grant threatens him unless he returns the money. After discovering that Grant vengefully had sex with his wife Kathy Mitchell, Phil went ballistic with a handgun causing the car Grant was driving to career at high speed into the River Thames. Grant and Carla resume their relationship, but Carla's ex-partner Ray (David Kennedy) soon arrives to retrieve 12,000 that Carla has stolen from him. I didn't quite know what I was letting myself in for. The net is starting to close in on Alistair. According to the Kilmoneen hotelier, Patrick, Eamonn had been on the receiving end of his father's abuse as a child and was severely whipped with a belt for stealing chocolate. Catch a bunch of memorable moments - from that scene where Phil Mitchell was shot by his girlfriend Lisa to Martins dramatic hit-and-run that sealed Jamie Mitchells death. Apols if already mentioned, but it looks as if Drama are skipping an episode this week. [4] Things finally came to a head in 1994 with some of EastEnders' most popular and renowned episodes, which have been dubbed "Sharongate". Contents 1 Main characters 2 Doof-Doof Count 3 Episodes 4 Promotional photos Main characters Doof-Doof Count Episodes EastEnders in 1997 View source Events 18th February - Phil Mitchell attends therapy for his drink problem. Aperu: Romances are rocky in Albert Square: Lisa makes a final decision about her career and Sam is worried about her one-night stand. Mark gets in Grant's car to help him, and they find Ben and Grant scares off the men. Ian Hyland of the Sunday Mirror branded the storyline a "farce hardly a fitting exit for Walford's dodgiest geezer since Dirty Den." This resulted in Dennis beating up Johnny, who then ordered Jake's brother Danny (Jake Maskall) his henchman to kill Dennis. [5] Steve McFadden was given the role of Phil. The episode was written by Tony Jordan, directed by Paul Annett and was watched by 19.5 million viewers. 1998 was EastEnders' fourteenth year of production. Classic Eastenders (17th April 1997) MDTVS. "[25] Kemp returned to filming on 6 April 2016. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Nigel speaking French being a particular highlight. Births His character is one of the most iconic and popular in the history of soap. Grant telephones Courtney to ask to stay with her but she refuses. When the Fowlers go to Ireland to meet their relatives, Mary is a teenager in trouble. Classic Eastenders (27th May 1996) MDTVS. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. Mary breaks her pelvis whilst on holiday in Norfolk and then gets involved with Matthew Rose (Joe Absolom) and Robbie Jackson (Dean Gaffney), before leaving Walford with her father, Conor, and his pregnant lover, Mark's wife Ruth Fowler (Caroline Paterson). Both characters remained in the serial as regulars, moving back to the soap's setting in Albert Square to be with the new-found family. Pauline initially likes Mary, often remarking that she is like a younger version of her mother, but they cannot live in the same house and Mary often has to find new accommodations. Colette is the same age as her first cousin once removed, Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou), and the pair hit it off. 2 January 1997 The episodes involved the Fowler and Beale family travelling from London to Ireland to meet their long-lost relatives. Furthermore, they suggested that the episodes "presented a prejudiced and stereotyped view of Ireland that [was] utterly unrecognisable. Despite his tough nature, he is also a womanizer and has been involved in several relationships with an array of women including Julie Cooper (Louise Plowright), Nina Harris (Troy Titus-Adams), Chelsea Fox (Tiana Benjamin) and Belinda Peacock (Carli Norris). [7][8] Callers to Radio Ulster's Talkback programme and Gerry Ryan's morning talk show on RT radio, demanded that the scriptwriters be sacked. 29:09. Michael Rose, played by Russell Floyd, first appears in Walford as a Market Inspector in 1996. He cannot live up to his promises, however, and, on Sharon's birthday in October 1992, Grant sets fire to The Queen Vic to generate insurance money to pay off debts. Classic Eastenders (18th August 1997) MDTVS. Phil is rescued, but Grant is not found and presumed dead. Grant catches her attempting to steal his money and reacts by dumping her in a litter bin, ending their marriage. On the Buses S01E03 Olive takes a trip. [40], In 2009, a poll by magazine Inside Soap named Grant as the UK's favourite leading male character in a soap opera. In 1997, EastEnders aired a storyline in which the character Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard) discovers that she has a long-lost sister, Maggie Flaherty (Olivia Shanley). News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. "[10], Mark Mortell, the chairman of Ireland's national tourism development, Bord Filte, said: "I am enormously concerned that the single biggest television audience in Britain was shown a negative image of Irish hospitality It has the potential to be enormously damaging. He initially has very few storylines, but he is chosen to be the best man at Terry Raymond (Gavin Richards)'s wedding (which is later called off).He has a crush on April Branning (Debbie Arnold) but no relationship ever develops between them.Then there is the arrival of his teenage son Matthew (Joe . It soon transpires a week later that Grant has survived, and he leaves the country with both Courtney and the stolen money to Rio de Janeiro. [4] They included Maggie Flaherty, played by Olivia Shanley, son Conor (Sean Gleeson) and his headstrong daughter Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen). If you want to check out memorable scenes rather than episodes, theres a load over at EastEnders YouTube channel. Sean leers over Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard)'s breasts and tries to buy her a drink, only to be told to leave her alone by Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt). When Mary decides she wants to move to Walford with Pauline, Conor also follows her. Although she has a level head on her shoulders, she is having an affair with an older married man, Gerry McCrae (Simon O'Gorman). This page was last edited on 30 August 2022, at 00:51. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Phil MitchellGrant Mitchell They remained on-screen for two years. Even though he is of aware of the potential repercussions, Eamonn informs his father that his niece Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen) has been having an affair with a married man, and Sean is furious. In the wake of this, Grant decides to re-enlist in the army; however, he is left despondent after getting rejected for failing their psychiatric tests. In April 2019, Martin Fowler (James Bye) goes to Ireland to attend her funeral. Speaking about their trip to Dublin, actress Wendy Richard who played Pauline said "It's nice to be in Dublin for a change. Episodes The character was reintroduced along with his brother Phil. Sign up. [33], Grant's long-awaited return eventually happened in 2005, during a period of heavy media criticism aimed at EastEnders. In 1998, press reports claimed that Kemp had asked producers to tone down Grant's violent behaviour because "it was insulting the viewers' intelligence. I found it extremely difficult adjusting to London. At the time of filming the Ireland episodes, Gleeson, from Thurles, County Tipperary, said, "The EastEnders cast are all really nice people", and Shanley said, "I've always been a big fan of EastEnders and to tell the truth I was a bit star struck [] But they made us all feel very much at ease. 27:32. Sharon decides to go to the police and finds Grant outside the police station as a result of being drunk and disorderly. 1997 27:31. Grant marries Sharon in December 1991 and together they run The Queen Vic. [2] She said "The whole thing terrified the life out of me. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. The episode in which Phil betrayed his brother with Sharon occurred in September 1992 in one of the soap's notorious three-handers. Ferguson had previously been a producer on ITV's The Bill a hard-hitting and successful police drama, which seemed to be challenging EastEnders in providing a realistic vision of modern life in London. Library. Watch fullscreen. Grant then went on to embark on a second marriage with local barmaid Tiffany Raymond (Martine McCutcheon), up to the point where she gave birth to their daughter Courtney. In light of this iconic revelation, Grant attacked Phil and exacted revenge on Sharon until she departed the programme following her betrayal. They now live in Scotland. Mary also comes between couple Joe Wicks (Paul Nicholls) and Sarah Hills (Daniela Denby-Ashe), but Joe returns to Sarah after they have a one-night stand, breaking her heart. 29:04. Ross Kemp was chosen to play Grant. He does not return to Walford for six years, although he remains in contact with his mother and brother. ? In the storyline, Pauline's now-deceased mother Lou Beale had given Maggie up for adoption shortly after her birth, as she was born out of wedlock. Grant tries to move on by dating barmaid Nina Harris (Troy Titus-Adams) for a while, but dumps her after discovering her past as a prostitute. 3 short special episodes were made for the 1998 World Cup. Classic Eastenders (29th August 1997) MDTVS. 588 subscribers Whilst looking for files for the BBC Christmas section, I found this recording of Eastenders from 1997. These aired in July and were filmed in Paris. Grant had returned to civilian life in London having been a paratrooper in the Army, which included serving in the Falklands War at the age of 19. Michelle has a volatile relationship with Grant but, following Sharon's exit, falls pregnant following a one-night stand with him and then flees to the US without telling Grant that he is to be a father. Kemp was an actor with a stocky, muscular build and shaven hair, making him an ideal choice to play one of Walford's latest "tough-men". [9], The Mitchell brothers quickly became two of the soap's most popular characters and storylines involving the brothers soon began to dominate the programme. [34] Their return was voted as one of the Golden TV Moments of 2005 in a BBC poll. It is outrageous and untrue to portray us like that. Throughout the course of his 1990s duration, Grant established himself as one of the show's most prominent characters. Classic Eastenders (14th January 1997) Search. Colette Flaherty, portrayed by Shiona Redmond, is the eldest daughter of Eamonn and Brenda Flaherty. We go to great efforts to promote this country, but it was in no way representative of Ireland. [11] The Irish actors, who were employed specifically for the storyline, were also criticised by Kelly for not speaking out against the scenes they were enacting. 27:30. 1:43. Browse more videos. They are then divorced and do not see each other for more than 10 years after this. 27:46. Gerry is a married man, but is secretly having an affair with Mary Flaherty (Melanie Clark Pullen). While he is in prison, Sharon and Phil rekindle their affair, but neither can confess to Grant, and it ends when he is released from prison. One of EastEnders' most popular and highly rated storylines was "Sharongate", where Grant discovers that his wife Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) has been having an affair with his brother. He comments "Three of the strongest characters that have ever been in EastEnders are the Mitchell brothers and Sharon when we actually blew that story it was incredible being able to reach that many people with your work is what makes EastEnders exciting. [5] He became restless easily and actively sought the thrill of danger in order to regain excitement in his life, which led to his participation in numerous crimes, fights and affairs. Good God, it's stomach-churning watching Ian smile ravenously in the chippy as he kisses Janine after she teases him about his domination tendencies. Her father is Conor (Sen Gleeson), but she doesn't get on with him. Episodes Directed by Their arrival heralded a new era for the soap, which aptly coincided with the beginning of a new decade EastEnders during the 1980s having been very much dominated by the hugely popular Fowler and Watts families. Classic Eastenders (7th August 1997) MDTVS. [5] Despite the brothers' closeness, rivalry between them was sometimes evident. 9:08. A channel spokesperson said to fans on Twitter, "we are being forced to skip one episode, tomorrow. It was very laddish (1996/7 was peak Lad Culture after all) but very funny. Episodes 1392 - 1553 First Broadcast 2 January 1997 Last Broadcast 30 December 1997 Executive Producer Jane Harris Most Yearly Stats 1997 was EastEnders ' thirteenth year of production. 27:20. 2022 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. For other inquiries, Contact Us. In the three episodes, Pauline is accompanied by her sons Mark Fowler (Todd Carty) and Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou), Mark's wife Ruth Fowler (Caroline Paterson), nephew Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) and his daughter Lucy Beale (Casey Anne Rothery). 6 days ago. 2,043 2,869. As the soap celebrates another milestone birthday, why not take the opportunity to watch EastEnders longest-serving soap star Adam Woodyatt as a young Ian Beale, or to feast on episodes featuring the original EastEnders cast - from Michelle Fowler to Angie Watts. In order for Tulsa King to become more intriguing and thought-provoking, Dwight needs to become more complex and, arguably, less heroic. After marching them into the forest for execution, Danny prepares to kill Grant; however, the brothers are saved when Jake appears and shoots Danny accidentally killing him. He tells Mary he is leaving his wife to be with her, but Mary ends their relationship publicly, and the local bartender, Patrick Garrett Keogh), hears their argument and tells Mary's uncle, Eamonn (Maurice O'Donoghue). Just after Christmas 1998, Tiffany discovers that Grant has had an affair with her mother Louise Raymond (Carol Harrison), and plans to flee to Spain with Courtney. He was often portrayed as arrogant and egotistical, with an inflated opinion of his own importance. When some viewers reported the missing episode, the Drama Channel responded with an explanation. Mark (Todd Carty) gets out of the car and punches Sean in the groin, and they speed off in the car, leaving Sean doubled over in pain.[15]. Following his arrest, Johnny is sentenced to life imprisonment and later dies of a heart attack allowing Phil and Grant to finally put their demons to reason for good. Browse more videos. Grant Mitchell is a fictional character from the British soap opera EastEnders, played by Ross Kemp. All rights reserved. Due to his success on The Bill, Peter Cregeen, the Head of Series at the BBC, poached Ferguson to become executive producer of EastEnders. Ross Kemp to return to EastEnders later this year", "EastEnders: Ross Kemp to film for an extra three weeks", "Ross Kemp on Twitter: "Anyone need a car fixing? EastEnders have confirmed that one major character is set to die in this week's special episodes. Eamonn Flaherty, played by Sen Walsh,[16] is the son of Eamonn (after whom he was named) and Brenda Flaherty. The brothers eventually beat Johnny at his nightclub office in order to get the tape, which is promptly delivered to the police; as a result, Sam is released from prison and Chrissie is arrested for Den's murder. However, Grant discovers her plan and retrieves Courtney. Uncredited Characters He was introduced by producer Michael Ferguson to revamp the show, and originally served as one of the show's leading protagonists throughout the 1990s; with the character first appearing in 22 February 1990 and then departing on 25 October 1999 after Kemp had opted to leave the show. He knows the Flahertys and mediates between them and the Fowlers when they get into arguments. It was criticised as "patchy" and "awkwardly written unveiling a common weakness in the EastEnders camp, that character continuity can often fall by the wayside when you are dealing with larger characters". 6 days ago. 1392-1553 Classic Eastenders (14th August 1997) MDTVS. The episodes were badly received by viewers and heavily criticised in the media. Guest Characters Hence the random skip from end of Feb to mid-March! The script has stirred up a hell of a hornets' nest here. Despite the majority of occasions when the pair clashed, particularly in the follow-up to Phil's affair with Sharon, the two brothers remained faithful to each other. "[21], After nearly six years away, Kemp was lured back to EastEnders for a fixed period in order to reunite the Mitchell family on-screen. Grant returns to the square soon after and walks in on Phil and Peggy. Neighbours. This is only a holiday romance however, as Martin leaves with his family the following week. He admits that he has lost his home and business in Portugal and is in debt. Meanwhile, Ian locked away Dennis Mitchell below deck as revenge for him bullying his son Bobby - only to lose the keys and leave him to drown. EASTENDERS is currently airing a week of explosive episodes to mark its 35th anniversary as ONE Walford favourite meets their grisly end. After hearing Phil explain his reasons for wanting to bring Johnny to justice for killing Dennis, specifically as a promise he made to Sharon before she left Walford, Grant reluctantly accompanies his brother in settling their score with Johnny once and for all. Jane Harris ? On the eve of 2006 commencing, Dennis learned from Phil about the threat Johnny made to Sharon as well as being told that Johnny killed his best-friend and Sam's ex-husband, Andy Hunter (Michael Higgs), on the same night Chrissie killed Den. "[7][8] His colleague, John Lahiffe, added: "I am dismayed by the mischievous nature of it. In 2011, Kemp told Radio Times that he has no plans to return to EastEnders: "I enjoy the fact that I've far more control over my destiny than I ever had when acting. 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